TY - JOUR
T1 - A survey of continuing professional development activities and attitudes amongst catalogers
AU - Hider, Philip
N1 - Imported on 12 Apr 2017 - DigiTool details were: Journal title (773t) = Cataloging and Classification Quarterly. ISSNs: 0163-9374;
PY - 2006
Y1 - 2006
N2 - It has been widely recognised that MLS courses and on-the-job training need to be supplemented by continuing professional development (CPD), if catalogers are to fulfil their potential and remain in the field. The results of a questionnaire survey show that catalogers and other metadata specialists are undertaking a broad range of CPD activities, and would welcome more opportunities. They are especially keen on short courses, but also interested in more formal and longer-term programs, and are looking to upgrade their skills and knowledge in both traditional and emerging areas. While most think that their CPD efforts can advance their careers, many catalogers consider levels of support from employers and the profession to be less than adequate.
AB - It has been widely recognised that MLS courses and on-the-job training need to be supplemented by continuing professional development (CPD), if catalogers are to fulfil their potential and remain in the field. The results of a questionnaire survey show that catalogers and other metadata specialists are undertaking a broad range of CPD activities, and would welcome more opportunities. They are especially keen on short courses, but also interested in more formal and longer-term programs, and are looking to upgrade their skills and knowledge in both traditional and emerging areas. While most think that their CPD efforts can advance their careers, many catalogers consider levels of support from employers and the profession to be less than adequate.
U2 - 10.1300/J104v42n02_04
DO - 10.1300/J104v42n02_04
M3 - Article
SN - 0163-9374
VL - 42
SP - 35
EP - 58
JO - Cataloging and Classification Quarterly
JF - Cataloging and Classification Quarterly
IS - 2
ER -
